SpectraSlide® AP-1 Disposable Cell Counting Slides for LUNA-FX7 automated cell counter The SpectraSlide® AP-1 is a disposable, all-in-one cell counting slide engineered for use with the LUNA-FX7™ Automated Cell Counter. Unlike traditional hemocytometers or standard counting slides, SpectraSlide AP-1 integrates cell sampling and AO/PI viability staining directly into the slide, eliminating the need for manual pipetting, mixing, or reagent handling. This simplified workflow helps laboratories achieve faster cell counts, more consistent results, and reduced contamination risk, making SpectraSlide AP-1 ideal for research labs, core facilities, bioprocessing environments, and cell therapy workflows. What Makes SpectraSlide AP-1 Different? SpectraSlide AP-1 slides are designed to remove common sources of variability in manual cell counting. Each slide features a built-in sampling mechanism with volume control, allowing users to draw a consistent amount of sample directly into the counting chamber. Dry-coated Acridine Orange (AO) and Propidium Iodide (PI) stains dissolve immediately upon sample contact, enabling rapid live/dead cell analysis without additional preparation steps. By combining sampling, staining, and counting into a single disposable format, SpectraSlide AP-1 improves reproducibility while reducing hands-on time. How It Works Inject the cell sample into the slide Insert the SpectraSlide® AP-1 into the LUNA-FX7™ Count cells and analyze viability immediately Designed for Automated Cell Counting SpectraSlide AP-1 slides are optimized specifically for the LUNA-FX7™ Automated Cell Counter, supporting fast and accurate measurement of: Total cell concentration Live cell count Dead cell count Cell viability percentage The slide geometry and chamber depth are engineered to ensure uniform cell distribution, enabling reliable automated imaging and analysis. Typical Applications SpectraSlide® AP-1 slides are commonly used in: Mammalian cell culture workflows Bioprocess development and upstream processing Cell therapy and gene therapy research Academic and pharmaceutical research labs Core facilities and shared instrumentation labs They are well-suited for routine cell counting as well as viability analysis using AO/PI fluorescence. SpectraSlide AP-1 disposable slides are available in multiple formats to support different lab needs: 30-slide box for low-volume or evaluation use 300-slide bulk packs for high-throughput labs Sterile, gamma-irradiated slides for sterile or regulated workflows
